~ Some days are cloudier than others. . .

The First Century

Yes, believe it or not – and I’m not sure I do : For those of you who have stuck with me since my blog-beginning, (exactly ten months ago), you have managed with this post to have slogged through 100 reflections from my very cloudy and sometimes “fun house” mirror. Thanks to all who have weighed in over the months, encouraged, debated, and generally added to my own enjoyment of this writing experiment! Thanks as well to my more recent visitors! I treasure each and every comment and I always look forward to your own reflections. And, you need never be shy about disagreeing with me! Makes for more dialogue!

If any of you ever wondered why I would do such as thing as write this eclectic assortment of “stuff,” I direct you to my “Why?” page. To that I will add that regardless of the reasons for starting this venture, it has paid me back, richly, in ways I never dreamed. It has also taken much more time than I imagined it would, but then again, I have always underestimated my own verbosity! I spend a lot of time just thinking, and you, my Gentle Readers, have been my listening ears, or reading eyes for the flotsam and jetsam my mind has churned up and spit out! You have also offered to me your shoulders on which to lean, and knowing they are there is a source of comfort for me – especially when I can’t get my phone or internet to work, or my recipes fail or I just generally screw things up. The unfortunate part about that is when my internet doesn’t work, then neither do you (figuratively speaking, of course!). But at least I know that you are out there – somewhere!

And now I offer you a thank-you gift. Something which I know you will enjoy. This is the end of the post – my shortest yet, I believe, so for you all, I know it is enough. . .

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About Paula Tohline Calhoun

I love life, and treasure it each day, because I have come so very close to losing it, more times than I can count! That's not to say that I don't get grumpy, so I've chosen this photo of me with "Andi" nibbling on my ear. Andi belongs to our son Josh, the eldest of our three sons - the others being Matt and Adam.
I strive to improve in all aspects of my life. Some days I'm more successful than others, in much the same way as my blog says, "some days are cloudier than others." I live and love by the Grace of God. My wish, my prayer for everyone is enough. . .

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8 thoughts on “The First Century”

Congratulations on 100 posts!
I ran across your blog through both Kate and Carol Ann’s blogs, so thought I’d come check it out. I had just finished writing a comment on my blog that referenced seeing through a glass darkly. To my amazement, I then found this quoted in your ‘Why’ section. I also noticed my namesake in your beautiful baby pictures. Too much coincidence for me, so I had to leave a comment!
The blogosphere is an interesting and inspiring place, I’m learning. I look forward to continuing to see what appears in your posts.

If you truly are a “4-minute writer,” I stand in awe! Editing myself (mostly for the sake of my readers – but also for a “someday in the distant future” editor) is one of many writing challenges I face!

Thank you so very much for stopping by and leaving your comment! It is highly valued, and delightful to hear from a “newbie” to this site! I will definitely be stopping by your blog for a visit or a stay! Please drop by as often as you wish, and once again, THANK YOU!

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Every poem or story or essay I post here is a draft, and usually a very early draft. I'm still learning how to look at my writing objectively, and when it comes to fixing what's broken or just non-functioning, ...whew. I don't ask for formal critique--that's a lot of work. But if you notice anything you think might help a poem (including, but not limited to spelling and punctuation!), please don't hesitate to mention it. In the comments, that's fine, or drop me a note: ptohlinecalhoun@gmail.com.

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"Your life is a journey you must travel with a deep consciousness of God. It cost God plenty to get you out of that dead-end, empty-headed life you grew up in. He paid with Christ’s sacred blood, you know. He died like an unblemished, sacrificial lamb. And this was no afterthought. Even though it has only lately—at the end of the ages—become public knowledge, God always knew he was going to do this for you. It’s because of this sacrificed Messiah, whom God then raised from the dead and glorified, that you trust God, that you know you have a future in God."

~~I Peter 1:18-21, The Message

"The greatest and most difficult lesson, at times,, is learning to trust God."

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I love life, and treasure it each day, because I have come so very close to losing it, more times than I can count! That's not to say that I don't get grumpy, so I've chosen this photo of me with "Andi" nibbling on my ear. Andi belongs to our son Josh, the eldest of our three sons - the others being Matt and Adam.
I strive to improve in all aspects of my life. Some days I'm more successful than others, in much the same way as my blog says, "some days are cloudier than others." I live and love by the Grace of God. My wish, my prayer for everyone is enough. . .